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seem likely

VERB

promise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

encourage hint indicate suggest

STRONG

augur bespeak betoken bode denote forebode foreshadow foretoken like look omen portend presage

WEAK

give hope hold out hope hold probability lead to expect show signs of

Antonyms

STRONG

ignore

WEAK

break discourage renege

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A visit to rivals Chelsea before hosting Everton on the final day is not a straightforward way to finish, given both teams seem likely to be fighting for European places.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

And for the open seat in Iowa, Democrats seem likely to nominate a two-time Paralympic gold medalist who represents the reddest state house seat held by a Democrat.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Unless an unexpected candidate decides to take the plunge, and goodness knows what could happen these days, a change at the top doesn't seem likely to be prompted by the wannabe contenders.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

His insistence that the story about Jean and Stephen is true only makes it seem likely to be invented.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

It did not seem likely to him that many of them would survive it.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien

seem likely

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